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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it take to become a licensed well driller or pump installer?

Each state has its own licensing requirements for drillers & installers. However all states require a period of time in the industry prior to licensing, often 12-24 months.

A licensing examination is required after the time-in-the-industry requirement has been satisfied. Some states require that during your time in the industry, you must document that you have gained certain fundamental drilling or pump installation experiences. This documentation may be in the form of well completion certificates or other acceptable verification.

All states requiring licensing for well drillers &/or pump installers have license preparation information available. Search your state's website or contact them by email, mail, or phone/fax and they'll be glad to help.

How does someone find work in the drilling/pump installing industry if you're new?

The well drilling/pump installation industry is constantly looking for new employees. The industry is unknown to many and so excellent employment possibilities often go unfilled.

It is absolutely fact that careers in the well drilling and pump installing industry, offering a solid future, are waiting for good people. Probably very close to where you are living now, or where you want to live, there are openings waiting for good people. How do you find them? Check with the Well Drilling and Pump Installing businesses in the area where you want to work.

Do I need a Driller's License to take courses?

You can sign up and take any of our courses without a Driller's License Number. Simply enter "Applicant" in the Driller's License Number field when you set up your account, and when you do receive your license, add the number by updating your profile from the Profile menu.

What if I have a power outage or a computer crash etc. while I am doing my course?

No Problem – Simply log in to the ISWD site, www.welldrillingschool.com once again and the site will allow you to resume where you left off.

What if I cannot complete the full course in one sitting?

No Problem – ISWD’s new site remembers where you left off. Simply log back into our site – www.welldrillingschool.com and resume your course.

What if I do not receive my certificate?

No Problem. – You can contact ISWD by simply pressing the RED Contact Us button on the home page of our website. This will allow you to send us an email. Pleasetell us: 1.Your name; 2. Your State; 3. The name of the course you took online,4.The date you took the course. And, 5. Very importantly – Your correct email address.When we receive this information from you, we will send you a duplicate copy of your certificate.

What if I do not have a license Number. I am an apprentice or just want to do a course for general interest?

No Problem. – In the space where it asks for your License/Apprentice Number, simply type – Applicant.

What states currently accept online course completions from the International School of Well Drilling for license renewal requirements?

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What if

I have a power outage or a computer crash etc. while I am doing my course?

No Problem – Simply log in to the ISWD site, www.welldrillingschool.com once again and the site will allow you to resume where you left off.

I cannot complete the full course in one sitting?

No Problem – ISWD’s new site remembers where you left off. Simply log back into our site – www.welldrillingschool.com and resume your course.

I do not receive my certificate?

No Problem. – You can contact ISWD by simply pressing the RED Contact Us button on the home page of our website. This will allow you to send us an email. Pleasetell us: 1.Your name; 2. Your State; 3. The name of the course you took online,4.The date you took the course. And, 5. Very importantly – Your correct email address.When we receive this information from you, we will send you a duplicate copy of your certificate.

I do not have a license Number. I am an apprentice or just want to do a course for general interest?

No Problem. – In the space where it asks for your License/Apprentice Number, simply type – Applicant.